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Antigorite

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Antigorite and Wavellite Optical Properties

Optical Properties

Luster

Waxy, Silky, Resinous, Greasy
Vitreous, Resinous, Pearly

Pleochroism

pale greenish yellow
Weak

Dispersion

0.020.02
0.005 1
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Transparency

Translucent
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Refractive Index

1.530-1.5751.518-1.561
1 3.25
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Optic Character

-
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Crystal System

Monoclinic Domatic H-M Symbol (m) Space Group: Cm
Orthorhombic

Birefringence

-99990.025
0 0.296
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Clarity

Translucent
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Antigorite and Wavellite Optic Character

Antigorite and Wavellite optical properties play a significant role while distinguishing these gemstones from each other. These properties are influenced by the Antigorite and Wavellite Physical Properties like crystallographic symmetry, pleochroism,etc. in the crystal. Some of the optical properties are refractive index, luster, optic character, pleochroism etc. Prominent among these is Antigorite and Wavellite optic character. You might have noticed your gemologist rotating the gemstone while testing it. Rotating a gemstone along its optic axis helps in determining its optic character.

Antigorite and Wavellite Transparency

Similar to their colors, Antigorite and Wavellite transparency can also be used as criteria for their primary identification. Although transparency cannot be the only criteria for gemstone identification, it can efficiently used in gemstone grading. Talking about their transparency, Antigorite is Translucent while Antigorite is Translucent in appearance.